H.R. 13807 (95th): Endangered Species Act Amendments

Introduced:
Aug 09, 1978 (95th Congress, 1977–1978)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Leggett [D-CA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 9, 1978, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 09, 1978
Referred to Committee Aug 09, 1978
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Merchant Marine and Fisheries

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Full Title

A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973 through fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.

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8/9/1978--Introduced.
Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to revise the procedures to be followed by the Secretary of the Interior in issuing regulations under the Act. Authorizes the President to exempt Federal agencies from the requirement of the Act that agencies take no action which would jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species if he finds that the agency action is of national or regional significance and the national interest warrants an exemption.
Exempts certain raptors legally held in captivity on the effective date of this Act from certain restrictions of the Act relating to possession and dealing in endangered species.
Exempts certain antique articles made from an endangered species from the import restrictions of the Act.

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